Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand is stepping up its efforts to become the digital economy hub of ASEAN through strategic collaboration and investment in next-generation digital infrastructure. In a recent high-level meeting, Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Charoen Pokphand Group; Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi, Chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP); and the executive team from True iDC met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to explore opportunities for enhancing Thailand’s data center ecosystem.
The discussion, held in Bangkok, centered on how data centers and cloud services are no longer just digital enablers but vital components of national infrastructure, forming the backbone of Thailand’s future digital economy.
The Thai government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Paetongtarn, has made infrastructure development and foreign investment key pillars of its digital strategy. To realize its vision, Thailand is proactively positioning itself to attract top global tech players. Major companies such as Google, Microsoft, and ByteDance (TikTok) have already initiated investments in Thailand—demonstrating growing international confidence in the country’s digital potential.
Looking ahead, the government plans to expand these investment efforts into sectors such as clean energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable technology, as part of its broader mission to create a future-proof, competitive economy.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration in driving this transformation. “This is a mission that the government cannot undertake alone. The private sector is a vital partner in helping Thailand achieve its vision of becoming a digital powerhouse in the region,” she noted.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in Thailand’s national development strategy—leveraging global partnerships and long-term investment to position the country as a leader in ASEAN’s digital and innovation economy.